Three New Children’s Homes to Open in Somerset with £1.5m Government Grant Thursday, November 20, 2025 children homes somerset government education funding safeguarding care partnership local Somerset Council is set to open three additional children’s homes thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the Department for Education (DfE), enhancing the county’s capacity to care for its most vulnerable children. The new homes … Read More
‘No Capacity’ for New Special Needs Units in Somerset Schools Near M5 Corridor Tuesday, November 18, 2025 somerset send education schools m5 specialneeds capacity council housing strategy Mainstream secondary schools along Somerset’s M5 corridor face significant challenges in expanding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provisions, with local education officers acknowledging a lack of physical … Read More
School Heads Cycle Across Exmoor to Support Somerset Air Ambulance Saturday, November 15, 2025 exmoor cycling education fundraising airambulance somerset rural community schools charity Three school heads from the Moorland Federation are trading classrooms for countryside trails as they cycle across Exmoor to raise essential funds for Somerset’s air ambulance service. On Tuesday, December 2, educators Mr … Read More
Somerset’s Newest Pupils Shine Bright in Charming First Day Photos Saturday, November 15, 2025 somerset pupils school education firstday children uniforms pride learning community The excitement was palpable as Somerset welcomed its newest pupils to school, capturing the hearts of their communities with adorable first-day photos. Dressed in miniature uniforms and beaming with pride, these young … Read More
Somerset’s Newest Pupils Beam with Pride in Adorable First Class Photos Saturday, November 15, 2025 somerset pupils school education students uniforms pride learning children journey The excitement of starting school is captured beautifully in the heartwarming photos of Somerset’s newest pupils. Dressed in their tiny uniforms and beaming with pride, these young students are taking their first steps into … Read More
Decision Made on Bid for 323 New Homes in Bridgwater, Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 bridgwater development housing planning somerset persimmon construction education sustainability infrastructure Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has successfully received planning permission for 323 new homes in Bridgwater, Somerset. The approval was granted by Somerset Council’s North Area Planning Committee for a hybrid application that … Read More